“Maybe” by Reparata and the Delrons “…And maybe, if I cry everyday, you’ll come back to stay…” Maybe you love this classic 50s hit by African-American girl group The Chantels or maybe you’ve never had the pleasure of listening. Listen to this cover of “Maybe” by Amherst Records’ artist Reparata and the Delrons and maybe […]
“Dorothy” by Jackie DeShannon “…Same ol’ bluebirds flyin’ high, Over rainbows in the Kansas sky…” You know the story of the Wizard of Oz, but in “Dorothy” Jackie DeShannon transports you forty-years later, creating a song of longing you’ll want to play over and over again! Read Our Full Women’s History Month Post:amherstrecords.com/womens-history-month-2022/
“You Can’t Run, You Can’t Hide” by Val Young “Between the two of us there can be no doubt, I don’t wanna love another, no one but you, So come, we’ll stick together like lovers do…” Dive into the heart of 80s pop with Val Young and “You Can’t Run, You Can’t Hide” as we continue to celebrate Women’s History […]
“Drive On, Ride On” by Vicky Leandros Happy International Women’s Day from Amherst Records! “Oh, he won’t let my times get rough, I said drive on boy, and he’ll ride on…” To celebrate IWD we’re bringing you international artist Vicky Leandros and “Drive On, Ride On!” In 1972, she performed in the famed Eurovision Song […]
“Let’s Talk Business” by Nancy Kelly We’d be remiss not to highlight the musical contributions of the indomitable Nancy Kelly during Women’s History Month. For over four decades this jazz vocalist has been gracing audiences everywhere with a vocal style that embodies the heart and soul of jazz music. If you’re lucky enough to catch […]
“Proud Mary” by Della Reese “Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary keep on burning…” “Proud Mary” is one of those songs you can’t help but sing along to. Listen to this cover of Ike and Tina Turner’s 1971 hit performed by Amherst Records artist, Della Reese!
Women’s History Month “I feel I must fight for [my music], because I want women to turn their minds to big and difficult jobs; not just to go on hugging the shore, afraid to put out to sea.” – Ethel Smyth, suffragette and British composer wrote the first opera by a female composer to be […]
Let the romance reign free all month long because every day is #ValentinesDay with Doc Severinsen and “My Funny Valentine!” Download/stream:https://lnk.to/DocSeverinsen_Facets Listen below at Spotify or at YouTube:
Black History Month: Seven Minutes of Funk A Brief Introduction To Black History Month Black History Month, an annual celebration honoring the achievements of African Americans and the integral role they play in U.S. history, has been formally recognized by the acting President every February since 1976. Its roots actually trace back September 1915, after […]
“Knocking At Your Door” by Glenn Medeiros 🎶 “…And though we had it all, we wanted even more, even though we don’t have to look for love, it’s knocking at our door…” 🎶 Our month of love songs wouldn’t be complete without Glenn Medeiros! Download/stream:https://lnk.to/GlennMedeiros Listen to “Knocking At Your Door” below at Spotify or […]